The winner of the 27th annual Athena Award is Dr. Tammy King, Acting Dean of Bitonte College of Health and Human Services at Youngstown State University.

The Athena Award is an annual award that honors women who strive toward the highest levels of professional accomplishment.

Nominees must demonstrate significant, measurable achievements that have produced exceptional organizational impact, provide valuable leadership service to the community and exhibit support for and be involved in the goals of professional women.

Dr. King was selected from 15 nominees including two other YSU faculty members.